Argentine Chamber of Phonograms and Videograms Producers
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The Argentine Chamber of Phonograms and Videograms Producers is an Argentine organization member of the IFPI
, which represents the music industry in the country. It is a nonprofit organization
integrated by multinational and independent record labels.
Singles:
Long plays & cassettes (albums):
Compilation albums:
The criteria for certification were changed as of January 1, 2001. CAPIF certification criteria for albums since that date are:
Compilation albums are not eligible for certification. Singles no longer certified in Argentina.
Non-album formats:
IFPI
The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry is the organisation that represents the interests of the recording industry worldwide. It is a not-for-profit members' organisation registered in Switzerland...
, which represents the music industry in the country. It is a nonprofit organization
Nonprofit organization
Nonprofit organization is neither a legal nor technical definition but generally refers to an organization that uses surplus revenues to achieve its goals, rather than distributing them as profit or dividends...
integrated by multinational and independent record labels.
Sales certification
In January 1980, CAPIF gave the first certifications in gold and platinum. From that time until December 31, 2000, the criteria for certification were:Singles:
- Gold: 50,000
- Platinum: 100,000
Long plays & cassettes (albums):
- Gold: 30,000
- Platinum: 60,000
- Diamond: 500,000
Compilation albums:
- Gold: 100,000
- Platinum: 200,000
The criteria for certification were changed as of January 1, 2001. CAPIF certification criteria for albums since that date are:
- Gold: 20,000 units
- Platinum: 40,000 units
- Diamond: 250,000 units
Compilation albums are not eligible for certification. Singles no longer certified in Argentina.
Non-album formats:
| Format | Gold | Platinum |
|---|---|---|
| Digital downloads | 10,000 | 20,000 |
| Music DVD | 4,000 | 8,000 |